sly

US /slaɪ/
UK /slaɪ/
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1.

astuto, furbo

having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

:
He gave a sly grin as he hid the candy.
Fece un sorriso astuto mentre nascondeva le caramelle.
The fox was known for its sly tricks.
La volpe era nota per i suoi trucchi astuti.
2.

sornione, complice

suggesting or characterized by a secret, knowing look or manner

:
She gave him a sly wink across the room.
Gli fece un occhiolino complice dall'altra parte della stanza.
There was a sly smile on his face, suggesting he knew more than he let on.
C'era un sorriso sornione sul suo volto, suggerendo che sapeva più di quanto lasciasse intendere.